Twin Cities Marathon Weekend to take place virtually in 2020

All events in the Twin Cities Marathon Weekend will take place virtually in 2020 without in-person runners or spectators, Twin Cities in Motion announced Tuesday.

What went wrong: How Minnesota lawmakers failed to act on police accountability

The Minnesota Legislature was poised to become the first in the U.S. to make major police accountability changes with the national spotlight on the state after the police killing of a black man in Minneapolis.

Complaint: 8 corrections officers of color say Ramsey County 'reassigned' them away from ex-officer Chauvin

Eight correctional officers of color have filed complaints against the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center, stating that they were "segregated and reassigned away from the floor holding Derek Chauvin," the former officer charged in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Como Park conservatory to reopen on Monday after COVID closure

After closing down in March, along with a number of other public parks and buildings in St. Paul, the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at the Como Park Zoo is set to reopen next week.

Minnesota House panel advances new police regulations after Floyd death

Minnesota House Democrats advanced several new police regulations Monday during a special session in the wake of the police killing of a black man, George Floyd, in Minneapolis.

ATF offering $70K for help identifying suspects in fires set during Minneapolis, St. Paul riots

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering a total of $70,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of a number suspects wanted in connection with fires in the Twin Cities that were set during the unrest following George Floyd’s death. 

Minnesota lawmakers face partisan chasm over policing reforms as special session continues this week

A busy week is ahead for Minnesota lawmakers as the state legislature is prepared for a continued special session to weigh changes to policing, criminal justice, and other social justice issues in the wake of George Floyd's death.

Sen. Tina Smith meets with business owners, tours damage left by riots in St. Paul

Senator Tina Smith toured the damage left behind by fires and unrest in the aftermath as federal lawmakers consider relief packages for businesses damaged during the riots in the Twin Cities.

Activists keep pressure on Minnesota lawmakers as legislative package pushing policing change is introduced

As the death of George Floyd continues to be felt nationwide, activists in Minnesota are continuing their calls for lawmakers to institute real change to prevent further killings by police.

Two years ago, MPR raccoon became viral sensation

Two years ago, a furry raccoon's climb up a St. Paul building captured the attention of the metro and the Twitterverse.